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Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers

I did the opposite most folks on forum suggested. I already had Bose 901 Series VI speakers but built my system around them. My setup includes Mcintosh MC501's, C2500 Preamp, Thurman Conditioner, Cary 100 DAC, which I'm selling, Oppo 105D, and MusicHall 7.1 turntable. I use all Cardas Golden XLR Cables except for Bose Equalizer which I use Cardas Golder RCA's. I mostly stream using dedicated MacBook 13" retina..

The Bose sound really good but would like suggestions for better. My range? Not sure, I can spend up to 10K but would rather stay in the 3-6K range.

Thanks!
roddyboy
roddyboy OP
30 posts
 
As I shop, and trust me there's a lot to research, but someone brought up Mcintosh MC501's are "slow" and not all speakers mate well because of this! No-one else have ever brought this up, so what does "slow" mean? and does it really make a difference with speakers I choose?
willemj
1,036 posts
 
Is the electricity in the MC501's moving more slowly?
roddyboy OP
30 posts
 
Lol, not sure if this was a joke, but I doubt electricity moves slow.

roddyboy OP
30 posts
 
After receiving everyone's suggestions, I think I may go with Bowers & Wilkins B&W 802D, what's your opinions used with MC501's?
missioncoonery
732 posts
 
I think back in day a lot used the 802d with mac gear,i guess it really depends on what your seeking in sound. For me those 2 brands i would never want.I prefer speed,accuracy,detail etc which neither have been accused of or shouldn't. The 802d was a popular speaker no doubt but for 10 grand you can do much much better IMO. 
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